Africa 13-24 – Page 9
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NewsBeira port holds up in cyclone
The Port of Beira in Mozambique has sustained only limited damage from Cyclone Idai, a storm in south-eastern Africa described by the United Nations as potentially the worst disaster to ever hit the Southern Hemisphere.
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NewsOperators campaign more for Mombasa business
Petitioning behind the scenes by global operators trying to get a foothold in Kenya’s Port of Mombasa has increased following reports that government is eager to concession its container terminal.
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NewsTax hike sparks DP World Berbera protest
Operations at DP World Berbera have been hit by delays for the fifth consecutive day as local businesses protest an increase in goods and services tax.
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Crackdown on Tanzania's 'dumb' ports
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) is in the process of formalising nearly 150 of the country’s ‘dumb’ ports to administer controls including tax and put a stop to smuggling.
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NewsU-turn possible on Sudan concession
Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir has said that a deal to transfer Port Sudan’s container terminal to International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is being reviewed following a protest strike by workers.
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NewsSigning up to smoother trade
Cheaper, faster, simpler — East African countries are onboard for better trade facilitation. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsGuidry: Susah opportunity for US presence
The businessman responsible for the Port of Susah project in Libya has claimed that the facility constitutes a chance for the US to create a substantial presence in North Africa prior to Chinese partners making their move.
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NewsDP World manager shot dead
A DP World construction port manager has been shot in Somalia’s Bosaso Port, according to media reports.
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NewsSupport for billion-dollar Libyan port
Libya’s government authorities in the East and West have formally agreed to jointly support the billion-dollar development of what is expected to become one of North Africa’s most highly-automated and largest deep-sea ports near the city of Susah in Libya.
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NewsChina funding puts ports at risk
Kenya could lose the Port of Mombasa to the Chinese government if the government-owned Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) defaults on a substantial payment owned to Exim Bank of China.
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NewsDurban container terminal works halted
South African firm Transnet has said it has issued a “stop work” instruction on Durban Container Terminal’s Maine Marine Construction works contract in light of an investigation into the holder of the contract.
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NewsIbom Deep Seaport preferred bidder announced
Bolloré Africa Logistics – PowerChina International Group Limited Consortium (Bolloré- PowerChina Consortium) has emerged as the preferred bidder for the Ibom Deep Seaport Project (IDSP) in Nigeria.
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Lagos Lilypond terminal up for bids
The APM Terminals-run (APMT) Lilypond Terminal in Lagos in Nigeria will be advertised for public bidding following confirmation that the concession arrangement between the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APMT has ended.
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NewsTwo axes of connection and capacity
There are plenty of lessons to be learned from West African development, but not everyone is listening, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsDramatic crane collapse at South African port
Strong winds have resulted in a ship-to-shore crane being blown over at the Port of Port Elizabeth in South Africa.
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Threefold capacity hike for Walvis Bay
Expansion of Namibia’s biggest commercial port could see its capacity boosted to more than 1m teu.
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NewsNambia container terminal nearly complete
Construction on the new container terminal at the Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia is more than 85% complete, leading the port closer towards its goal of speeding up global transit, meeting regional freight demand and helping Namibia become a regional logistical hub.
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NewsContainer congestion at Lagos terminals
Terminals at Lagos Port Complex are becoming congested with overtime cargo containers because owners do not have the financial means to move them.
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NewsInefficiency and corruption in Nigerian ports
Operators, users of Nigerian ports and industry players are increasingly faced with bureaucratic red tape, constant delays and illegal charges leading to costly operations, a new report has found.
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NewsRevival opportunity for Bagamoyo project
Port management firm China Merchants Holdings International (CHMI) has expressed its interest in reviving the Bagamoyo Port and Special Zone project in Tanzania.
